Empire State Karate
“They throw awesome events, work with you and are kind to the children.”
Best Karate Classes near Smithtown, NY
2 of these schools are based in Smithtown; the others serve Smithtown from towns including Lake Ronkonkoma (6 mi), Port Jefferson Station (10 mi) and Hauppauge (3 mi).
14 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 17, 2026
Smithtown Karate Academy
“This is a great place for the whole family to get fit while learning self defense and discipline.”
Alchemy
“Been with sensei Nick at Alchemy since Covid when he used to come and give all my kids lessons.”
Michael Pam's Black Belt Champions
“A great facility and staff that really help the kids build confidence, learn respect and teamwork.”
Heijoshin Dojo
“My daughter has gained strength, confidence and built character throughout the last few years.”
Ten Tigers Kung-Fu Academy
“Shue showed concern for my son when i told her hes so not used to this type of stuff and was overwhelmed after the first class.”
Karate schools listed for Smithtown, NY fill the 15 cards on this page. The style each one teaches, its junior classes and its grading schedule are taken from its own website, alongside public review scores.
Area overview: Smithtown, NY
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,789 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "confidence" and "skills". 14 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. Domain records put 13 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 6 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 9 list a public email and 3 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
Can I book a karate trial online with schools listed for Smithtown?
Bookings are taken through their own sites by 3 of the 15 schools. When you book, say your age and whether you have trained before, since the beginner group and the main class are often different hours. Confirm which one you are walking into.
Bustos Martial Arts
“Our son has ADHD and this has been an amazing experience for him, the staff is friendly, caring and we love it here !”
Lock Down Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“My wife, our three kids, and I all train here, and it has been an incredible experience for the whole family.”
Kempo Karate Smithtown-Hauppauge
“Being a student here has taught my son that hard work and self-discipline pays off and his confidence has grown tremendously.”
Authentic Shaolin Kung Fu
“We looked at a few martial arts places and found this one was by far the best for real Kung Fu.”
Forge Wrestling/Jiu Jitsu
“Seeing these kids and coaches show up for each other mat side at competitions and tournaments week after week is truly special”
High Performance Martial Arts
“Master Christian is fantastic—his classes are structured, engaging, and so much fun.”
United Martial Arts Center
“He has learned confidence, patience, discipline, self-defense, respect for himself and others, how to speak up for himself, how to be a leader, rule following, and consequences in an appropriate manner.”
Ultimate Taekwondo Martial Arts
“My daughter was shy at first but, she built her confidence and now she loves it and wants to come everyday.”
Fusion MMA & Kickboxing
“Definitely a great place if you're looking to learn real technique, get in shape, and train with a solid group of people.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools near Smithtown
- “Michael Pam really helped my son’s confidence in everyday life and gives him something to really look forward to and strive towards goals.” — from a review of Michael Pam's Black Belt Champions
- “Our boys have become stronger, more confident and have more self-discipline since starting karate here.” — from a review of United Martial Arts Center
- “Great instructors. They have really given my daughter a lot of confidence.” — from a review of Forge Wrestling/Jiu Jitsu
- “Love this dojo. My boys have been coming here for 3 years, and they've learned so much about discipline, hard work, patience as well as skills.” — from a review of Heijoshin Dojo
- “This dojo is warm and welcoming and the senseis are all amazing.” — from a review of Kempo Karate Smithtown-Hauppauge
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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